Recent News

East Central University's Department of Nursing will offer its generic (pre-licensure) nursing program in Ardmore beginning with the spring semester next January. Applications for the Ardmore program must be submitted by Oct. 15.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer this program to the Ardmore area," said Dr. Joseph T. Catalano, chair of ECU's Department of Nursing. "We have been teaching our RN to BSN completion program in Ardmore for 20 some years, and have noted the need for the basic program for a long time."

A fast-paced, light-hearted look at what was "cool" at the time and how events shaped East Central University and its presidents will be presented at ECU Sept. 28 [FRIDAY] to celebrate ECU's history and the inauguration of President Richard Rafes.

"Tiger Tales" will begin at 6 p.m. in the Dorothy Summers Theatre and include multi-media presentations, skits and music, songs and dances that were popular during each ECU president's tenure.

The deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. Monday [SEPT. 17] to turn in entry forms for East Central University's 2007 Homecoming Parade.

"There's no need for anyone to panic if they can't get them to us on Friday," said Kathy Johnson, ECU director of campus life and leadership. "We'll be happy to take them on Monday. We're looking forward to a great parade with entries from ECU students and community groups."

Entry forms to participate in East Central University's 2007 Homecoming Parade must be turned in by tomorrow [SEPT. 14]. Entries may be floats, marching bands, walking groups or decorated cars, trucks or trailers.

Constitution Day will be observed Monday [SEPT. 17] at East Central University with the annual Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture in Public Affairs and a "Do You Know Your Constitution?" quiz program. In addition, courses in history and political science will have special emphasis on the Constitution.

The Political Science Program will award prizes in the "Do You Know Your Constitution?" quiz program at 3 p.m. in the Estep Multimedia Center.

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